The bubble bursts
phrase
A situation cannot continue as it is because it's based on illusion or false beliefs.
The real estate market continued to rise, but many were fearful of the day when the bubble bursts.
Often appears as...
- economic bubble bursts
- housing bubble bursts
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A good situation suddenly ends or a dream is shattered.
Their happiness was short-lived. The bubble burst when they received some terrible news.
Often appears as...
- happiness bubble bursts
- dream bubble bursts
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A situation cannot continue as it is because it's based on illusion or false beliefs.
The real estate market continued to rise, but many were fearful of the day when the bubble bursts.
Often appears as...
- economic bubble bursts
- housing bubble bursts
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A good situation suddenly ends or a dream is shattered.
Their happiness was short-lived. The bubble burst when they received some terrible news.
Often appears as...
- happiness bubble bursts
- dream bubble bursts
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3False Stability
Used when a seemingly stable situation is actually precarious and collapses.
Investors felt secure until the bubble burst, revealing the company was in debt.
Pro Tip 2/3Impending Doom
Implies that the end of a good phase is expected and inevitable.
Everyone knew the bubble would burst the moment interest rates climbed.
Pro Tip 3/3Market Context
Often used in financial contexts to describe a market crash following a boom.
The tech industry thrived until the bubble burst, erasing millions in value.
Pro Tip 1/3False Stability
Used when a seemingly stable situation is actually precarious and collapses.
Investors felt secure until the bubble burst, revealing the company was in debt.
Pro Tip 2/3Impending Doom
Implies that the end of a good phase is expected and inevitable.
Everyone knew the bubble would burst the moment interest rates climbed.
Pro Tip 3/3Market Context
Often used in financial contexts to describe a market crash following a boom.
The tech industry thrived until the bubble burst, erasing millions in value.
Pro Tip 1/3False Stability
Used when a seemingly stable situation is actually precarious and collapses.
Investors felt secure until the bubble burst, revealing the company was in debt.
Pro Tip 2/3Impending Doom
Implies that the end of a good phase is expected and inevitable.
Everyone knew the bubble would burst the moment interest rates climbed.
Pro Tip 3/3Market Context
Often used in financial contexts to describe a market crash following a boom.
The tech industry thrived until the bubble burst, erasing millions in value.
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